Post natal covid-19 induced severe acute respiratory distress syndrome managed with monoclonal antibody and prone ventilation
2021
A 28 year old female who primigravida presented with high grade fever and breathlessness since one day with a saturation of 70 percent on room air. She required an urgent Cesarean section. She later tested positive for COVID-19. HRCT Chest showed extensive bilateral ground glass opacity with a CT Severity Score of 23/25 and CORAD 6. In view of raised inflammatory markers was managed with Monodonal Antibody against Interleukin 6 and Prone Ventilation along with other supportive measures. The patient ultimately recovered thus showcasing the miracle of early administration of monoclonal antibody and the effect of prone ventilation in a case of severe acute respiratory distress syndrome seen in Post Natal Period thus preventing maternal mortality.
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